Resident Dining Cook — Hospitality & Growth

Yona Solutions; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Sterling, Illinois. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain safety standards, and serve residents with warmth and hospitality.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, cleanliness, and collaboration with the dining staff. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment that values growth, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.
• Must provide a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food services director.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yona is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Sterling, Illinois. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain safety standards, and serve residents with warmth and hospitality.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, cleanliness, and collaboration with the dining staff. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment that values growth, reliability, and teamwork.